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Bournemouth: Cherries sack Gary O'Neil and appoint Andoni Iraola as new head coach on two-year deal

Bournemouth have announced Andoni Iraola as their new head coach, replacing Gary O'Neil who was sacked earlier on Monday.

Spaniard Iraola, 40, has signed a two-year deal with the Cherries following the expiry of his contract at La Liga side Rayo Vallecano.

O'Neil was sacked seven months after he was made the club's permanent boss and helped them to Premier League safety.

"We're so excited to welcome Andoni to the club," said chairman Bill Foley.

Iraola spent three years at Rayo Vallecano, guiding them to 11th in the Spanish top flight last season.